Hour 3: Lindor, Soto and the Mets’ Growing Leadership Crisis
Hour 3: Lindor, Soto and the Mets’ Growing Leadership Crisis  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Tue Jul 07 2026
Description: Could tension between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto be affecting the Mets, or is their relationship being overanalyzed? Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber examine how the arrival of Soto may have changed the clubhouse dynamic, whether Lindor should remain part of the Mets’ future, and why trading a star shortstop is easier to suggest than execute. The conversation also turns to the Yankees’ flaws, Aaron Boone’s continued faith in Anthony Volpe, and whether New York is still the best team in a weak American League. Plus, Evan and Tiki react to Sean Payton’s remarkable idea involving Bill Belichick, debate the appeal of European soccer, and explore how a potential MLB lockout could reshape free agency.